WK4 Flashcards

SPELL

1
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free (someone or something) from a constraint or difficulty.

A

Extricate

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2
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reach a climax or point of highest development.

A

Culminate

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3
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(of a celestial body) reach or be at the meridian.

A

Culminate

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4
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make (something) clear; explain.

A

Elucidate

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5
Q

make (something bad or unsatisfactory) better.

A

Ameliorate

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6
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wishing to do one’s work or duty well and thoroughly.

A

Conscientious

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7
Q

relating to a person’s conscience.

A

Conscientious

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8
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having a sharply strong taste or smell.

A

Pungent

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9
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very worried and upset.

A

Distraught

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10
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(of comment, criticism, or humour) having a sharp and caustic quality.

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Pungent

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11
Q

covered with fine, soft hair or feathers.

A

Downy

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12
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(of a person) shrewd; sharp.

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Downy

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